Social Media Enhances Fundraising for Schools and Nonprofits

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The hCard uses social media to reach groups that fundraise and help them earn more for their projects.

By sharing news about our hCard program on Facebook and YouTube, groups involved in the hCard fundraiser program can earn additional free hCards to sell, meaning they can earn even more money for their school, church or team.

Raleigh, NC (PRWEB)October 17, 2013

Social media is a way to share news, but now it’s also a way for schools, teams and nonprofit groups to earn money, hCard president Sandra Burnett announced today.

The hCard discount card and mobile app help consumers save money on everyday purchases from restaurants and salons to pharmacies and retail shops. The “h” stands for “heart” because the hCard Mobile App is free for U.S. military and veterans. In addition, organizations can team up with the hCard and earn 100 percent of the profits.

Social media has helped the hCard reach those groups, Burnett said, but it can also help those groups earn more money through the Bonus hCard program.

“By sharing news about our hCard program on Facebook and YouTube, groups involved in the hCard fundraiser program can earn additional free hCards to sell, meaning they can earn even more money for their school, church or team,” she said. “Our goal is to give out more hCards to consumers who can use them to save money and social media has really helped us reach both consumers and nonprofit groups.”

“Social media is changing the ‘playing field’ in the fundraising world.”

The hCard program also uses social media to tell the stories of its users and community business owners who advertise with the hCard to reach their local audience.

“Social media is all about making connections, which is the same goal we have at the hCard,” said Greg Fawcett of Precision Marketing Partners, the hCard social media manager. “Facebook, Twitter, Blogging and Google+ are a wonderful way to showcase each community and tell the stories of how the hCard is helping consumers, business owners and nonprofits.”

About The hCard

The hCard® is a nationwide membership program offering discounts at community-minded businesses. The hCard Mobile App is free for our military and veterans. Learn more about how to save hundreds of dollars per year at http://www.thehcard.com or go mobile by downloading “hCard Discounts” app. One country, one card!

How It Works: The "Show and Save" hCard works like any other discount card. Use the downloadable app or show the plastic hCard to receive a discount at participating local businesses, including restaurants, car dealerships, salons and more. Check the coupon on your phone app or search for partner businesses online using your zip code or city.

Where to Get It: Supporters can purchase the app for $19.99 from the iPhone and Android app stores (search for “hCard Discounts”) or order The hCard at http://www.thehcard.com. When a $20 hCard is purchased directly from an organization, 100% of the funds are kept by the school or nonprofit organization, if purchased online, 50% of the funds are immediately given to the organization selected by the purchaser.